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Living with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
ISBN-13:
9781935281252
Veröffentl:
2007
Einband:
Web PDF
Seiten:
316
Autor:
June Halper
eBook Typ:
PDF
eBook Format:
EPUB
Kopierschutz:
2 - DRM Adobe
Sprache:
Englisch
Beschreibung:
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 15% of MS patients are diagnosed with the progressive form of the disease and experience symptoms such as tremor, poor coordination, difficulty walking, and other problems from the start. While an additional 50%, of those diagnosed with relapsing-remitting MS, will develop progressive MS within 10 years. Living with Multiple Sclerosis: Overcoming the Challenges, 2nd Edition is written for people who have been diagnosed with the progressive form of multiple sclerosis. It focuses on the newest advances in managing worsening symptoms and offers hope to MS patients facing the future.
Introduction -What is Progressive MS? Definitions and New TheoriesHow is Progressive MS Diagnosed?Treatment Issues - Can progressive MS be treated? Interferon betas (Avonex, Betaseron, Rebif) Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) Natalizumab (Tysabri) Other TherapiesTreatment Failure - Is My Treatment Working?Future Therapies for Progressive MSCNS RepairSymptom Management - Spasticity Fatigue Bladder and BowelSexual DysfunctionTremor. General Issues - Establishing a Wellness ProgramHow to Optimize Use of Rehabilitation and Assistive DevicesVocational and Legal IssuesCoping IssuesSummary - Top Ten Questions about Progressive MSProgressive MS: A Glimpse into the Future
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